This product has been discontinued and is no longer available from Rane.

ML 1 Dual Preamplifier

The Rane ML 1 Mic Preamplifier provides the answer
when you just need a preamplified pair. Go from either dynamic,
condenser or electret microphones to line-level with a minimum
of noise, distortion, and hassle.
At the same time the ML 1 can convert those mics, or a
stereo line source, to a digital output of your choice: AES3,
S/PDIF coaxial or Toslink™ optical.

The ML 1’s rear panel provides 48 V switchable Phantom
Power with an indicator LED. Each channel has a Mic / Line
input switch with a Gain trim between 18 dB and 66 dB. Input
signal and Output Signal / Overload LEDs help set levels to
other equipment whether you are looking at the front or the back
panel. Inputs and outputs let you choose between balanced XLR
or Euroblock connectors. The Euroblocks accept 22 to 12 guage
wire.

The ML 1 utilizes one of the finest ultra low noise amplifier
designs available. Featuring a true differential input with high
common-mode rejection, use of the ML 1 guarantees performance
usually found only in mixing consoles costing thousands
of times as much.

A security cover for the rear panel Gain and Mic / Line
switches section is included for those set-and-forget installations. The internal power supply operates almost anywhere in the world with the proper IEC-C5 cord.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Toslink is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation

ML 1 Preamp Applications

Uses and applications for the ML 1 should be obvious. But to
spark your imagination, these words on using the ML 1 might
not be wasted.

MIXING
The ML 1 is fills the need for adding a pair of microphone channels
to line-level mixers, such as the Rane SM82S.

DIGITAL RECORDING
Another handy use for the ML 1 is in recording applications.
Many popular products (including most computer sound cards)
do not have a high enough quality mic preamp to suit the resolution
of the digital processing electronics. Such irony. Using the
ultra low noise ML 1 to bring the mic inputs up to extremely
high quality line-level or digital signal is an easy and affordable
solution for this dilemma. No garbage in; no garbage out.

MICROPHONE TYPES
The available gain and large input range of the ML 1 allows the
use of virtually any type of microphone. True 48V phantom
power guarantees the ML 1 works with every microphone. The
better the mic, the better the ML 1 sounds.

The versatility
of the Rane HAL2 Multiprocessor increases to 10 inputs using an
ML 1 with a single cable: ML 1 AES3 digital output to HAL2 AES3 digital input.